I have a few cranks from back when we had our first Reunion (2004?) and they've been on the shelf since then. Took three of them to Tony for my last build, he picked one but noted all three were OK. So I guess the shelf approach isn't all that bad. I have some standing upright but am always concerned about bumping into them or knocking them over by mistake.
Thanks for all your advise. For now I plan to move all the cranks and place them on shelves. I do like the idea of making a wooden cradles for them, once I get settled I hope to go that way.
Cheers! TomK